With an emphasis on the “how and why” of contemporary surgery, Operative Techniques in Surgery, Second Edition, features concise, bulleted text, full-color illustrations, and intraoperative photographs to clarify exactly what to look for and how to proceed.
Meticulously edited by Drs. Mary T. Hawn, Aurora D. Pryor, Steven J. Hughes, Daniel Albo, Michael S. Sabel, Kellie R. Brown and Amy J. Goldberg, this comprehensive, two-volume surgical atlas focuses on the steps of each technique, rapidly directing you to the information you need to choose the right approach for each patient, perform it successfully, and achieve the best possible results.
Each procedure follows the same format: differential diagnosis, patient history and physical findings, imaging and other diagnostic studies, surgical management, techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care,outcomes,and complications
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Volume One
Part 01 Operative Techniques in Esophageal and Foregut Surgery
Section I Esophagus
01 Epiphrenic Diverticulum
02 Long Myotomy for Distal Esophageal Spasm
03 Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Anterior Fundoplication for Esophageal Achalasia
04 Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia and Hypercontractile Esophagus
05 Repair of Congenital Defects: Morgagni Diaphragmatic Hernia
06 Repair of Congenital Defects: Bochdalek Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Section III Treatment of Paraesophageal Hernias
07 Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic Technique
08 Collis Gastroplasty
Section IV Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux
09 Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
10 Laparoscopic Partial Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
11 The Endoscopic Approach to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
12 Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for GERD
13 Redo Fundoplication
14 Roux-en-Y (Roux Limb Reconstruction) for Recurrent Hiatal Hernia
Section V Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
15 Esophagectomy: Transhiatal and Reconstruction
16 Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
17 Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Section VI Treatment of Esophageal Perforation
18 Treatment of Esophageal Perforation: Cervical, Thoracic, and Abdominal
19 Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Perforation
Part 2 Operative Techniques in Gastrointestinal Surgery
Section I Surgery of the Abdominal Wall
01 Inguinal Hernia: Open Approaches
02 Inguinal Hernia: Laparoscopic Approaches
03 Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair
04 Incisional Hernia: Open Approaches
05 Incisional Hernia: Laparoscopic Approaches
06 Incisional Hernia Repair: Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Options
07 Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair: Transversus Abdominis Release
08 Parastomal Hernia
09 Umbilical, Epigastric, Spigelian, and Lumbar Hernias
Section II Surgery of the Stomach and Duodenum
10 Vagotomy: Truncal and Highly Selective
11 Drainage Procedures: Pyloromyotomy, Pyloroplasty, Gastrojejunostomy
12 Endoscopic Management of Gastroparesis and Gastric Outlet Obstruction
13 Surgical Management of Gastroduodenal Perforation
14 Antrectomy
15 Subtotal Gastrectomy for Cancer
16 Minimally Invasive Total Gastrectomy
17 Robotic/Minimally Invasive Distal Gastrectomy
18 Proximal Gastrectomy
19 Total Gastrectomy for Cancer
20 Gastrostomy
22 Surgical Management of Postgastrectomy Syndrome
23 Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
24 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
25 Removal and Revision of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
26 Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch and Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass
27 Surgical Management of Bariatric Complications: Internal Hernia and Leak
28 Endoscopic Management of Bariatric Complications: Leak and Stricture
Part 3 Operative Techniques in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
Section I Surgery of the Biliary System
01 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
02 Open Cholecystectomy
03 Radical Cholecystectomy
04 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
05 Laparoscopic Cholangiography, Common Bile Duct Exploration, and Endobiliary Stent Placement
06 Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Imaging and Intervention
07 Surgically Assisted Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatoscopy
08 Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy
09 Minimally Invasive Choledochojejunostomy
10 Choledochoduodenostomy
11 Resection of Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma
12 Intrahepatic Biliary-Enteric Anastomosis
13 Operative Management of Choledochal Cyst
14 Operative Treatment of Biliary Atresia
Section II Surgery of the Liver
15 Surgical Anatomy of the Liver
16 Intraoperative Ultrasound of the Liver
17 Hepatic Neoplasm Ablation and Related Technology
18 Catheter-Based Treatment of Hepatic Neoplasms
19 Segmental Hepatectomy
20 Minimally Invasive Segmental Hepatic Resection
21 Right Hepatectomy
22 Minimally Invasive Right Hepatectomy
23 Left Hepatectomy
24 Minimally Invasive Left Hepatic Lobectomy
25 Robotic Liver Resection
26 Vena Cava Resection During Hepatectomy
27 Right Hepatic Trisegmentectomy
28 Left Hepatic Trisectionectomy
29 Ex Vivo Hepatic Resection
Section III Surgery of the Pancreas
30 Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Resection
31 Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Minimally Invasive Resection
32 Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Robotic-Assisted Resection
33 Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Pancreaticojejunostomy
34 Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Pancreaticogastrostomy
35 Laparoscopic and Robotic Pancreaticojejunostomy
36 Portal Vein Resection and Reconstruction
37 Open Distal Pancreatectomy
38 Minimally Invasive Distal Pancreatectomy
39 Distal Pancreatectomy With Splenic Preservation
40 Enucleation of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
41 Operative Treatment of Gastrinoma
42 Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy With (Frey) or Without (Puestow) Resection of the Pancreatic Head
43 Enteric Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts: Pancreatic Cyst Gastrostomy and Cyst Jejunostomy
44 Pancreatic Necrosectomy
45 Laparoscopic Pancreatic Necrosectomy
46 Endoscopic Pancreatic Debridement and Drainage
Section IV Surgery of the Spleen
47 Elective Splenectomy (Open and Minimally Invasive Techniques)
48 Splenorrhaphy
Part 4 Operative Techniques in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Section I Surgery of the Small Intestine
01 Laparoscopic Small Bowel Resection
02 Strictureplasty and Small Bowel Bypass in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
03 Surgical Management of Enterocutaneous Fistula
04 End and Diverting Loop Ileostomies: Creation and Reversal
05 Tube Jejunostomy: Open and Laparoscopic Techniques
Section II Surgery of the Colon, Appendix, Rectum, and Anus
06 Appendectomy: Laparoscopic Technique
07 Right Hemicolectomy: Open Technique
08 Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy
09 Right Hemicolectomy: Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery (HALS) Technique
10 Right Hemicolectomy: Single-Incision Laparoscopic Technique
11 Right Hemicolectomy: Robotic-Assisted Technique
12 Transverse Colectomy: Open Technique
13 Laparoscopic Transverse Colectomy
14 Transverse Colectomy: Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Technique
15 Left Hemicolectomy: Open Technique
16 Left Hemicolectomy: Laparoscopic Technique
17 Left Hemicolectomy: Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Technique
18 Left Hemicolectomy: Robotic-Assisted Technique
19 Sigmoid Colectomy: Open Technique
20 Sigmoid Colectomy: Laparoscopic Technique
21 Sigmoid Colectomy: Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Technique
22 Sigmoid Colectomy: Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Technique
23 Surgical Management of Complicated Diverticulitis: Perforation and Colovesical Fistula
24 Total Abdominal Colectomy: Open Technique
25 Total Abdominal Colectomy: Laparoscopic Technique
26 Total Abdominal Colectomy: Hand-Assisted Technique
27 Robotic Total Abdominal Colectomy
Section III Rectal Resections
28 Low Anterior Resection and Total Mesorectal Excision/Coloanal Anastomosis: Open Technique
29 Low Anterior Rectal Resection: Laparoscopic Technique
30 Low Anterior Resection: Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Technique
31 Low Anterior Rectal Resection: Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Technique
32 Total Mesorectal Excision With Coloanal Anastomosis: Laparoscopic Technique
33 Abdominoperineal Resection: Open Technique
34 Abdominoperineal Resection: Laparoscopic Technique
35 Hand-Assisted Abdominoperineal Resection
36 Abdominoperineal Resection: Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Technique
37 Restorative Proctocolectomy: Open Technique (Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis)
38 Restorative Proctocolectomy: Single-Incision Laparoscopic Technique (Including Pouch Ileoanal Anastomosis)
39 Restorative Proctocolectomy: Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
40 Pelvic Exenteration
41 Transanal Excision of Rectal Tumors: Open Technique
42 Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Lesions
43 Laparoscopic Diverting Colostomies: Formation and Reversal
44 Surgical Management of Hemorrhoids
45 Surgical Management of Anal Fissures
46 Operative Treatment of Rectal Prolapse: Perineal Approach (Altemeier and Modified Delorme Procedures)
47 Operative Treatment of Rectal Prolapse: Transabdominal Approach
48 Perirectal Abscess and Perianal Fistula
49 Surgical Management of Pilonidal Disease
50 Surgical Management of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
51 Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Volume Two
Part 5 Operative Techniques in Breast, Endocrine, and Oncologic Surgery
Section I Breast Surgery
01 Breast Cyst Aspiration
02 Fine Needle Aspiration of a Breast Mass
03 Percutaneous Breast Core Needle Biopsy
04 Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
05 Subareolar Duct Excision
06 Reflector Localized Breast Biopsy
07 Magnetic Seed Localized Breast Biopsy
08 Cryoablation of Breast Fibroadenomas
09 Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
10 Oncoplastic Breast Surgery: Parallelogram Mastopexy Lumpectomy
11 Batwing Mastopexy Lumpectomy
12 Donut Mastopexy Lumpectomy
13 Reduction Mammoplasty Lumpectomy
14 Techniques for Correcting Lumpectomy Defects
15 Cryoablation of Breast Cancer
16 Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer
17 Sentinel Lymph Node Surgery With Resection of the Index Biopsy-Proven Positive Node (Targeted Axillary Dissection)
18 Simple Mastectomy
19 Skin-Sparing and Nipple/Areolar-Sparing Mastectomy
20 Modified Radical Mastectomy
Section II Breast Reconstruction
21 Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction
22 Two-Stage Implant Breast Reconstruction
23 Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Flap for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
24 Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap Breast Reconstruction
25 Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
26 Nipple-Areolar Complex Reconstruction
Section III Cutaneous Oncology
27 Excisional and Incisional Biopsies of Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions
28 Wide Excision of Primary Cutaneous Melanoma
29 Advancement and Rotational Flaps
30 Skin Grafts
31 Digit Amputations
32 Resection of Head and Neck Melanoma
33 Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Melanoma
34 Axillary Lymph Node Dissection for Melanoma
35 Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection (Inguinofemoral and Ilioinguinal) for Metastatic Melanoma
36 Minimally Invasive Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for Melanoma
37 Selective Neck Dissection for Melanoma
38 Popliteal Dissection
39 Robotic Pelvic Node Dissection
40 Epitrochlear Dissection
41 Intralesional Injection of Melanoma In-Transit Metastases
42 Isolated Limb Infusion
43 Isolated Limb Perfusion
44 Principles of Extremity/Trunk Sarcoma Resection
45 Principles of Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Resection
Section IV Endocrine
46 Thyroidectomy
47 Thyroidectomy for Substernal Goiters
48 Subtotal Thyroidectomy for Graves Disease
49 Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy
50 Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
51 Lymph Node Dissection in Thyroid Cancer
52 Open Neck Exploration for Primary Hyperparathyroidism
53 Subtotal Parathyroidectomy or Total With Autologous Graft
54 Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy
55 Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy by Lateral Approach
56 Reoperative Parathyroidectomy
57 Adrenalectomy: Open Anterior
58 Adrenalectomy: Open Thoracoabdominal
59 Adrenalectomy: Open Posterior
60 Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Adrenalectomy
61 Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy—Lateral Approach
62 Insulinomas
63 Surgery for Glucagonoma
Part 6 Operative Techniques in Vascular Surgery
Section I Cerebrovascular Arterial Surgery/Intervention
01 Arch and Great Vessel Revascularization and Reconstruction
02 Extrathoracic Revascularization (Carotid–Carotid, Carotid–Subclavian Bypass and Transposition)
03 Carotid Surgery: Interposition/Endarterectomy (Including Eversion)/Ligation
04 Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
05 Carotid Surgery: Distal Exposure and Control Techniques and Complication Management
Section II Management of the Thoracic Outlet
06 Vertebral Transposition Techniques and Stenting
07 Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Exposure and Decompression: Supraclavicular
08 Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Exposure and Decompression: Transaxillary
09 Venous and Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Section III Thoracic and Suprarenal Aortic Exposure and Treatment
10 Exposure and Open Surgical Reconstruction in the Chest: The Thoracoabdominal Aorta
11 Thoracic Aortic Stent Graft Repair for Aneurysm, Dissection, and Traumatic Transection
12 Retroperitoneal Abdominal Aortic Exposure for Visceral Aortic Endarterectomy
13 Hybrid Revascularization Strategies for Visceral/Renal Arteries
14 Parallel Stenting for Visceral and Renal Protection During Complex Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
15 Branched and Fenestrated Endovascular Stent Graft Techniques
Section IV Visceral and Renal Artery Disease Management
16 Stenting,Endografting,and Embolization Techniques
: Celiac,Mesenteric,Splenic,Hepatic,and Renal Artery Disease Management
17 Visceral Reconstruction to Facilitate Cancer Management: Celiac, Mesenteric, Splenic, Hepatic, and Renal Artery Disease
18 Open Renal Revascularization: Hepatorenal, Splenorenal, and Aortorenal Bypass
19 Open Visceral Revascularizations for Ischemia: Superior Mesenteric Artery Embolectomy, SMA/Celiac Bypass/Endarterectomy
20 Advanced Aneurysm Management Techniques: Open Surgical Anatomy and Repair
21 Advanced Aortic Aneurysm Management: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair—Standard and Emergency Management
22 Advanced Aneurysm Management Techniques: Management of Internal Iliac Artery Aneurysm Disease
23 Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease: Open Surgical Management
24 Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease: Endovascular and Hybrid Management
Section V Infrainguinal Arterial Disease Management
25 Surgical Exposure of the Lower Extremity Arteries
26 Management of the Infected Femoral Graft
27 Femoral Pseudoaneurysm Management: Open and Endovascular
28 Infrainguinal Embolectomy Techniques
29 Percutaneous Femoral-Popliteal Reconstruction Techniques: Antegrade Approaches
30 Tibial Interventions: Tibial-Specific Angioplasty Considerations and Retrograde Approaches
31 Open Infrainguinal Reconstruction Techniques
32 Perimalleolar Bypass and Hybrid Techniques
33 Popliteal Aneurysm Management: Open and Endovascular Repair
Section VI Surgical Management of Venous Disease
34 Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis and May-Thurner Syndrome: Surgical and Interventional Management
35 Vena Cava Filter Placement and Removal
36 Superficial Venous Disease Management: Ablation, Phlebectomy, and Sclerotherapy
Section VII Dialysis Access
37 Hemodialysis: Open Access Construction
38 Hemodialysis Catheter Placement and Maintenance
39 Insertion of a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
40 Toe and Foot Amputations: Ray/Transmetatarsal/Symes*
41 Lower Extremity Amputation: BKA/AKA/Hip Disarticulation
Part 7 Operative Techniques in Trauma and Critical Care
Section I Thermal Injury
01 Burn Surgery: Escharotomy, Excision, and Split-Thickness Skin Grafting
02 Frostbite and Hypothermia: Surgical Management
03 Electrical Burns
Section II Infection
04 Decision-Making and Operative Management of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Section III Traumatic Injury to the Chest Wall, Pleura, and Diaphragm
05 Rib Plating
06 Needle Decompression, Tube Thoracostomy, Thoracentesis
07 Pleurodesis
08 Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Retained Hemothorax and Empyema
09 Repair of Diaphragmatic Injury (Primary and Mesh)
Section IV Thoracic Traumatic Injuries
10 Thoracic Incisions: Median Sternotomy, Anterolateral Thoracotomy, Bilateral Thoracotomy, Posterolateral Thoracotomy
11 Pericardial Window: Subxiphoid, Parasternal
12 Repair of Cardiac Injury
13 Surgical Management of Lung Trauma: Tractotomy, Wedge Resection, and Lobectomy
14 Pneumonectomy for Trauma
15 Arterial: Subclavian, Thoracic Aorta, Endovascular
16 Thoracic Vascular Injury—Venous: Brachiocephalic Vein, Subclavian Vein
Section V Injury to the Neck
17 Incisions: Anterior Sternocleidomastoid Incision, Collar Incision
18 Upper Aerodigestive Tract Injury: Trachea
19 Surgical Management of Injuries to the Cervical Esophagus
20 Repair of Internal and External Carotid Injury
21 Vascular Injury—Neck: Internal Jugular Vein
Section VI Traumatic Injury to the Gastrointestinal Tract
22 Trauma Laparotomy
23 Gastric and Small Bowel Injury: Primary Repair, Resection, Anastomosis, Wedge Resection
24 Colon and Rectal Injury: Primary Repair, Resection and Anastomosis, Colostomy
25 Extraperitoneal Rectal Injury: Colostomy, Presacral Drains
Section VII Traumatic Injury to the Duodenum and Pancreas
26 Operative Management of Duodenal Injury
27 Pancreas: Drainage, Distal Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy
Section VIII Traumatic Injury to the Spleen and Liver
28 Splenic Injury: Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
29 Surgical Management of Hepatic Trauma
Section IX Traumatic Injury to the Genitourinary Tract
30 Genitourinary Injury—Kidney: Renorrhaphy, Nephrectomy
31 Genitourinary Injury—Bladder: Extraperitoneal, Intraperitoneal
32 Ureter: Proximal Third, Middle Third, Distal Third
Section X Pelvic Fracture/Retroperitoneal Hematoma
33 Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing
Section XI Vascular Injury-Abdominal
34 Zone I Injuries
35 Abdominal Vascular Injury Zone II
36 Abdominal Vascular Injury Zone III
Section XII Vascular Injury: Extremities
37 Lower Extremity Vascular Trauma—Femoral and Popliteal With Infrapopliteal Fasciotomy
38 Upper Extremity: Axillary, Brachial, Radial/Ulnar Fasciotomy
Section XIII Trauma in Pregnancy
39 Trauma Cesarean Section
Section XIV Supportive Procedures
40 Cricothyroidotomy
41 Tracheostomy: Open and Percutaneous
Index